key cylinder replacement

[Elvis]

After replacing the door locks, I have been attemping, without success, to remove the key cylinder. I insert the current key in the cylinder, turn the key to the left, insert a pin in the pinhole and although I feel a sping in the pinhole, the cylinder won't come out. Am I missing something. Thanks.

[too much stuff]

I use a paper clip straightend out, turn to the left is correct, try pushing in and turning some more after the clip is in. the tumbler should come right out. good luck.

[Blue Beard]

you need to push the paper clip in first....then turn the key to the left.

It's kind of like a retainer, turning the key first puts too much pressure on the internal works